More or Less: Behind the Stats
98%: Is misinformation being spread about a review of trans youth medicine?
Apr 20, 2024
Dr. Hilary Cass discusses The Cass Review on gender identity services for under-18s in England's NHS. The review found weak evidence on medical interventions. Claims online circulated that it ignored 98% of the evidence. Guests delve into evaluating studies, importance of high-quality evidence, and addressing misinformation surrounding trans youth medicine review.
11:53
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The Cass Review considered nearly 60% of evidence and only 2% met high-quality standards, emphasizing the need for long-term follow-up data for accurate assessments.
- University of York's systematic reviews included moderate-quality studies using appropriate tools, excluding low-quality research lacking crucial data to ensure trustworthy conclusions.
Deep dives
CAS Review Findings on Gender Identity Services
The CAS Review in England assessed Gender Identity Services for children and young people, highlighting controversies surrounding medical treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Despite claims that 98% of evidence was disregarded, the review actually considered nearly 60% of studies, with only 2% meeting high-quality standards. The primary issue wasn't the lack of randomized control trials but the insufficiency of long-term follow-up data to assess outcomes accurately.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
